
1) Angling Lines Ltd. (AL) are acting as booking agents for the fishing, travel & accommodation providers.
2) On receipt by us of your completed booking form and deposit we will reserve your holiday with your chosen venue.
3) Your booking is taken to be confirmed and accepted in respect of all persons travelling when the invoice is dispatched to the person signing the booking form.
4) Your completed booking form showing all clients must be accompanied by your deposit. The deposit is accepted as part payment towards the total cost of the holiday.
5) The person signing the booking form confirms that he/she has the authority of all other persons included in the holiday to make the booking on their behalf and that he/she has read and accepted these booking terms and conditions. All bookings and departure dates are confirmed to (and all correspondence will be with) the person signing the booking form. The person signing the booking form is liable for all costs and charges on behalf of the party.
6) (a) The balance of the cost of the holiday must be paid no later than 10 weeks before departure. If you book within 10 weeks of departure you must pay the total cost of your holiday at the time of booking.
(b) If unconditional payment of the balance is not received by us by the due date, we reserve the right to cancel your booking, forfeit any deposit made and levy a cancellation charge as though there had been a cancellation in accordance with paragraph 7.
7) In the event you cancel your confirmed booking, it can only be accepted if it is in writing from the person who signed the booking form, and the following cancellation charges will apply:
Period before departure Cancellation Charge
More than 56 days 50% of total cost
Less than 56 days 100% of total cost
8) (a) You must have a valid UK passport. This is your responsibility and we accept no responsibility for any delay or expense incurred through any irregularity in your documents.
(b) AL & the venue owners reserve the right to immediately terminate the services they are contractually obliged to provide to you if they, their employees or agents or any other appropriate person in authority in any place or on any vehicle or craft judge your behaviour to be likely to cause discomfort or harm to other clients or any other person or property. If because of such behaviour you are prevented by our carrier from travelling, our contractual obligations under these conditions will terminate immediately. In either case any appropriate cancellation fee will apply and we will not be liable to you for any refund or compensation for any costs or damage which you may incur.
9) Travel – if AL books your travel arrangements; travel is subject to the conditions and regulations of the carrier published in the timetable, books or other notices of the persons, companies or authorities undertaking such transport. There is no guarantee that you will depart at the times specified, and we do not have any liability to you for any delay that may arise.
10) Force Majeure: We will not be liable for loss or delay occasioned by any of the following: Strikes, Riots, Political Unrest, Hostilities, War or threat of War, Terrorist Activity, Industrial Disputes, Fire, Flood, Technical/Weather problems to transport, Closure of Ports, Weather conditions or any other event(s) beyond our control.
11) AL strongly recommends that you purchase personal travel and vehicle breakdown insurance and does not accept liability for any financial loss incurred as a result of you not so doing.
12) Whenever possible, any changes to the booking requested after the written confirmation of booking is sent out to you will be accommodated.
13) Jurisdiction: Signature of the booking form constitutes acceptance of a contract on these terms subject to English Law and the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts.
14) Complaints Procedure: In the unlikely event that you or a member of your party has a complaint about your holiday; whilst at the venue, the complaint must be notified to the local representative in the first instance. Unresolved complaints must be sent in writing to AL within 7 days of arrival back in the UK.
15) Liability: The venue owners & AL liability shall be limited to the cost of the holiday as specified on the booking form.
16) Disabled Travellers; our aim is to provide a high level of service to all our customers. However we are not a specialist operator in the field of holidays for the disabled. The majority of the fishing venues and accommodation that we offer is not suitable or equipped for the needs of many disabled people. Therefore if you have any disability we must be informed at the time of booking and we will do our best to help and advise. We cannot be held responsible for any difficulties encountered due to the unsuitability of the facilities.
17) In the event of insolvency your payments are protected. A separate client account is held with The Royal Bank of Scotland. The money you pay for your holiday is not withdrawn until after you have completed the holiday.
18) A security deposit may be required when you arrive at a venue. This will be refunded in full when you leave, subject to deductions for any breakages or extra cleaning costs incurred if the accommodation or swim is left in an unreasonable state. Our venues are well run and we would ask that you leave them in the same clean state as you found them.
19) The use of boats at any of our venues is entirely at your own risk. Boat hire or loan is not included in any of our packages. If you wish to use a boat, it’s loan or hire would be a separate contract between you and the person hiring or loaning the boat. We strongly recommend that you use a lifejacket and ensure adequate safety precautions are taken.at all times.
20) All venues are primarily fishing venues, they are not necessarily suitable for children. Persons taking children are reminded that they do so entirely at their own risk. Adults are responsible for the safety and behaviour of their children. Extra care should always be taken near water.